The USS George Washington, after 34 years of service, recovered its 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft while operating in the Indian Ocean on August 18. Navy Lt. Steven Frazier, piloting an F-35C Lightning II, landed on the carrier following routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area. The milestone highlights the ship’s consistent capability to launch and recover aircraft, emphasizing teamwork across pilots, flight deck crews, and maintenance personnel. Navy Rear Adm. Jeffrey L. Heames called the achievement a testament to ‘enduring strength of American naval aviation,’ while Capt. Nicholas DeLeo credited sailors for maintaining mission readiness. The carrier, which has hosted aircraft ranging from F-14 Tomcats to F-35Cs, continues its role as a mobile airfield, reflecting over three decades of operational excellence.
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